Direct flights from New Orleans to Nashville
26 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to BNA.
Flight time: about 1h10m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2981 | 7:30a | 1h10m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4344 | 7:52a | 1h11m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2981 | 7:58a | 1h10m | Mon–Fri |
| Southwest SWA4604 | 10:13a | 1h11m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2880 | 10:24a | 1h12m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2880 | 10:25a | 1h12m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2407 | 10:32a | 1h10m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2407 | 10:39a | 1h9m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA965 | 2:27p | 1h9m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA965 | 2:36p | 1h7m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2983 | 3:11p | 1h8m | Fri–Sat |
| Southwest SWA2983 | 3:20p | 1h8m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA2983 | 3:42p | 1h13m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4344 | 4:53p | 1h11m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4344 | 4:55p | 1h9m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4344 | 6:33p | 1h10m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA4344 | 6:35p | 1h7m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2071 | 8:50p | 1h10m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville (BNA)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Nashville (BNA), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Nashville?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Nashville (BNA) takes about 1h10m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Nashville?
Driving from New Orleans to Nashville takes about 7h 41m, covering roughly 532 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h10m.